Dickerson is the only question mark… sure Joe had to decide between either Gardner and Dickerson. But I think Gardner being a tad faster got him on the roster. He will be a situational player. Looking to steal a base, a lethal pinch runner. A possible defensive replacement in late innings too.

I don’t disagree with not having Nova on the roster. But what I am confused about is why Nunez is even eligible for the postseason roster? He wasn’t on the roster on Aug 31s, and didn’t come up until after the rosters expanded. And no infielders are injured, so it’s not like he could be considered an injury exception. Also, he wasn’t on the DL at the time either, although he did spend the majority of the year on the DL in AAA. Anyone have any insight?

dickerson? andrew jones? are you on crack, why should they be added, non productive ….this is a solid line up, I would have like to seen Nova here, he battled some demons early in year but he would have been solid in post season, otherwise I am happy with this

Very surprised that Phelps did not make the roster. He gives the team options as an emergency starter, long relief, short relief…leaving Jones off was a no-brained, can’t hit or field…would’ve liked Chris Dickerson instead of Nix. More power and speed and a good defensive fill-in for Ibanez or Swisher.

Should’ve taken Dickerson over Gardner….you don’t need a pinch runner when you have Ichiro and Granderson in the regular line up and Dickerson can run hit and field. Funny how Girardi shows no loyalty to Nova but everything to Gardner. Gardner can’t even steal when he’s supposed to and he can’t hit.

Anyone who wants Andrew Jones on the roster is totally clueless to what has been going on the past few months. At least Gardner can go in as a defensive replacement or a pinch runner late in the game. Jones had absolutely no use.

Yankees need more small ball than just home runs. Taking Andruw Jones out and putting Brett Gardner is the right decision. Although not having Chris Dickerson was a tough choice because he could be an x-factor the Yankees need.

I have great respect for Andruw Jones but even he knows that his 2nd half was terrible. Gardner adds so much with speed and defense. Nova is has not been a reliever and is not needed as a starter, so that is the right move too. Dickerson would be an asset but who do you leave off then? He is a good insurance policy though, for the ALDS if Gardie has any issues with his injury recurring.

Joe would get fired if he didn’t have Soriano in that lineup LOL! I understand about Gardy, but Jones just doesn’t have it anymore. He’s done. BTW, Cervelli should have been the backup catcher all year. Raw deal for him.

Personally, Soriano is the one that makes me nervous the most in this line-up. He’s been a decent replacement for Rivera, but he doesn’t perform well in the Post-Season. Plus he always makes me nervous when they bring him in!

EXCELLENT ROSTER YANKEES READY GOT NICE SPEED WITH NUNEZ&GARDNER I WOULD HAVE HAD EPPLY IN THE BULLPEN THOUGH ..NOW ONLY IF WE COULD LEAVE MORON DUMB LINEUP GIRARDI OFF THE ROSTER CHAMPIONSHIP#28 WOULD BE COMING!!! YANKEES WIN DESPITE MORON GIRARDI!!!!!!

Jones had no business being on the roster, for the second half the guy couldn’t have hit water if he fell out a boat, much as I respect the career he’s had, this season was one too far for the guy. That on the other hand is a solid, Nix is a solid defender who can swing a bat, you figure Nunez will see some DH time and is capable of running a bit. Would you like to see 25 guys who all hit .310/30/100 yes, but this lineup can kill you with the long ball, kill you with small ball, kill you with D and kill you with pitching – what more do you want, Superman playing in the outfield?

The lineup is great and correct – Nova has not pitched well at all lately, and Phelps is an up and comer. AJ is a disaster in the outfield – he walks after the ball, and has not been even making contact with the ball 95% of the time. Swisher is VERY valuable, not only because of what he can do but his attitude in contagious and NEEDED. GO YANKEES !!!!!!!!!!!

Only need 4 starters, Nova is odd man out. Jones is done, makes sense. But Nix? He is a redundancy…and I would have much preferred Dickerson, who has been much more effective as a defensive replacement as well as PH/PR.

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